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Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Dr. Eells House is the oldest surviving brick home in Quincy, Illinois, built in 1835. It is most famous for its connection to the Underground Railroad, with a case against Dr. Eells that went through the court system that included Circuit Judge Stephen Douglas and all the way to the US Supreme Court. The House is an architectural site and showcases period furnishings.

History, Military, Specialized

Our organization has been founded on the principles of education, preservation, and remembrance. We wish to educate the public about the soldier in World War Two. By doing this we hope that the public can have a better understanding of the American experience and contribution to the Second World War. We preserve the past by maintaining collections of World War Two items, collection of veteran stories, and living history events.